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Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
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Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Savory homemade BBQ sauce with a bold kick of molasses, chili, onion, lemon juice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and bourbon.
Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, such as canola or peanut
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 chopped chile pepper, such as a serrano
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion, grated
  • 1 cup bourbon or Tennessee whiskey
  • 1/2 cup ketchup or tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup dark molasses
  • 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Salt to taste
Instructions:
  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the butter and oil until heated.
  • Prepare the onion: grate using a box grater for a coarse texture, or finely mince if a grater is unavailable.
  • Sauté grated onion and chile in the oil/butter mixture over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent, being careful not to let them brown.
  • Pour in the bourbon and allow it to boil in the pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  • Combine the ketchup, lemon juice, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, and sugar, stirring until well mixed. Simmer.
  • Simmer the sauce briefly to meld the flavors. Taste and adjust: salt for balance, cayenne for heat, and molasses for sweetness as needed.
  • Simmer the sauce gently until it thickens over 20 minutes. Keep it warm while preparing the ribs. Alternatively, prepare the sauce in advance and reheat when ready to use. It can be stored in the fridge for up to a week and even up to two weeks. Find recipes for Kansas City Barbecue Sauce on Simply Recipes and Smoky Barbecue Sauce from Hank.

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